Lingri Ki Sabzi

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Ingredients

200 grams	lingri (fiddlehead ferns)
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	amchur (dried mango powder)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 medium	tomatoes, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
—	salt to taste
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the lingri thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or grit.
2. 2 Blanch the lingri in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke slightly, then reduce the heat.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
6. 6 Add garlic and ginger, sauté for another minute until fragrant.
7. 7 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil separates.
8. 8 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt to taste. Mix well.
9. 9 Add the blanched lingri to the pan and stir to coat with the spices.
10. 10 Cover and cook on low heat for about 10-15 minutes until the lingri is tender.
11. 11 Sprinkle amchur powder and mix well.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.